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World Cup camps get kids off the streets
07 July 10
Regional relevance: South Africa
School’s out, the World Cup is on, and NGOs groups are using the opportunity to deliver important life skills to South Africa’s youngest soccer supporters. An initiative of the South African Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (SABCOHA), “Camp I Am,” kicked off in five provinces just days before the World Cup. [read more]
AUDIO - World Cup in the spirit of social responsibility
02 July 10
Regional relevance: South Africa
A number of organisations have extended a hand to disadvantaged members of society during the world cup for instance those affected and infected by HIV and AIDS. Dlamini visits one home to get views of how they have benefited from the world cup. [read more]
AUDIO - Human trafficking spots launched
01 July 10
Regional relevance: South Africa
AUDIO - The "Together we can end human trafficking" radio spots were launched at a fun filled day at Orange Farm on 22 June 2010. The event included a seminar with young people on their views on Soccer 2010 as part of the youth month celebrations. The spots were produced to raise awareness about human trafficking [read more]
God and the male sex tourist
29 June 10
Regional relevance: South Africa
In some circles, including among members of the National Prosecuting Authority, the usual term B and B has been re-nicknamed “Bed and Brothel,” because of the large number of rent by the hour accommodations springing up all over the country. According to police sources, many are packed to the brim with new,... [read more]
AUDIO - Women entreprenuers as part of the World Cup
28 June 10
Regional relevance: South Africa
2010 FIFA World Cup has seen many entreprenuers have taken advantage of the opportunities that come with the hosting of mega-events. Many have cashed in, but have women been a part of it? Have women been exposed to economic opportunities that can alleviate poverty in many households? [read more]
AUDIO - Disappointing Matric Results
25 June 10
Regional relevance: South Africa
AUDIO - The metric results have sparked calls of concern all round as the national pass rate keeps falling. Simphiwe Gwija reports that dispite the many resources diverted in hosting the FIFA world cup,the South African government has also put in place measures to address the disparities in the quality of education. [read more]
Persecution of orange-clad women absurd
23 June 10
Regional relevance: South Africa
23 June, Johannesburg. Yesterday, all criminal charges against the two women being tried for orchestrating the so-called orange dress “ambush marketing’ on 15 June were dropped. Media reports said that FIFA and Bavaria, the company associated with the orange dresses, reached an agreement that would remain... [read more]
AUDIO - Women in World Cup 2010 Managment
22 June 10 | (1) Comment
Regional relevance: South Africa
South Africa is one of the signatories of the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development, which includes commitment to 50/50 women in decision-making. Has the FIFA World Cup pushed the country in the right direction? Has the World Cup encouraged women in management? [read more]
World Cup class courts for all
22 June 10
Regional relevance: South Africa
We have learned from this World Cup that when South Africa really puts its mind to it, justice can be served much faster and expeditiously than we have ever seen before. On the one hand, we should applaud the country for meeting FIFA’s standards, and allaying fears regarding South Africa’s ability to deal with... [read more]
Fathers and kids enjoying World Cup
21 June 10
Regional relevance: South Africa
Ideas of stern looking, upright and unapproachable men are the ideas embedded in our minds when people talk about their fathers. Most choose to overlook their softer, friendlier, and more emotional side, as society has told them that this is not how “a real man” behaves. Moreover, by falling short of such... [read more]
